Galveston Co. commissioners unanimously vote for new redistricting map
The map passed after at least 48 speakers addressed it, which impacts residents in Bolivar and Galveston.
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Galveston County commissioners approve new precinct map despite criticism from residents
The decision comes as the county continues to defend itself against claims that its previous precinct map weakened the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters....
Luigi Mangione to stand trial in Manhattan federal court in January; State trial set for September
Luigi Mangione will stand trial in Manhattan federal court beginning January 5 with jury selection followed by opening statements January 25.
Brazil, Japan fans turn out for down-to-the-wire World Cup knockout match in Houston
More than 1,000 Brazil fans marched to NRG Stadium on Monday morning, solidifying the team's status as having one of the most devoted fan bases in the world. Brazil scored a late goal against Japan to advance....
Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP’s 30-year hold on state politics
Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections....
Fort Bend braces for legal fight over Daniel Wong’s status as county judge
Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, is at odds with the two Democrats on commissioners court who claim his appointment has been invalidated....
Texas State Board of Education votes to add Christian texts to list of required reading materials
The board also approved changes to social studies curriculum that reframe history and minimize diversity.
Houston ISD board unanimously approves controversial Bible-infused curriculum for 2026-27 school year
Adopting the state-approved Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary students will come with a funding boost of more than $3 million for the district, which also approved a $2 billion operating budget on Thursday....
Houston City Council approves $18 billion, 5-year capital improvement plan. Many existing projects are delayed
The city of Houston’s new Capital Improvement Plan outlines investments in infrastructure over the next five years. But projects in the plan are often delayed — and many Houstonians have trouble getting improvements to their neighborhoods added to the list....
Harris County Flood Control Director possible pick sparks rift among commissioners over process
A sharp division has emerged within the Harris County Commissioners Court on the eve of a discussion to appoint a new head for the region's embattled Flood Control District....
The Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border
By a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law allows the government to stop asylum seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum....
Less diverse history, more Bible stories in public schools get initial OK by Texas board
The State Board of Education will hold a final vote Friday on incorporating more Christian stories into classrooms and deemphasizing race and cultural diversity in history lessons....
300 free A/C units distributed to Precinct 4 families, commissioner says
Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team distributed the A/C units to pre-selected Precinct 4 families as part of the Cool 4 the Summer program.
Will Texas’ new top voting official be a ‘disruptor’? Locals are preparing for it
Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience....
Walkout paralyzes Fort Bend County government in standoff over Interim Judge's seat
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was paralyzed when Democratic Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy walked out of a 1:00 PM session to break quorum. They argue that Interim County Judge Daniel Wong’s temporary appointment expired the moment the underlying civil lawsu...
Republican Daniel Wong, Democratic commissioners at odds about his status as interim Fort Bend County judge
Wong’s appointment is tied to a civil lawsuit filed against suspended county judge KP George. The suit was dismissed on June 17. Wong is facing Dexter McCoy in November's election for county judge....
Harris County commissioners appointed a new flood control director. Here’s what to know
Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to appoint Marcus Stuckett, a former director of engineering at the Harris County Flood Control District who has been working for a Houston-based private engineering firm, Pape-Dawson....
Free heavy trash drop-off, community cleanup planned Saturday in Houston’s East End
East End residents will have a chance to clear out bulky household items and help spruce up the neighborhood Saturday as Harris County Precinct 2 hosts a Keep2Clean Community Cleanup Event.Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expected to join community partners for the event, scheduled ...
Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico’s U.S. Senate chances in November
The Dallas congresswoman, Talarico’s erstwhile rival in the Democratic primary, has yet to say whether she’ll campaign for him in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton....
Baylor teen health clinics provide free medical care, mental health services
According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is reminding families that free, accessible healthcare is available to young people in need.“It’s called the Baylor teen health clinic, ...
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for over 5M public school students
A Texas board approved adding Bible stories to required reading for the state's more than 5 million public school students.
HISD approves Bluebonnet curriculum with Bible references for elementary classrooms
Houston ISD trustees voted Thursday night to adopt the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary school students, reversing last year’s decision and prompting debate over the role of biblical references in public education.The curriculum, developed by the Texas Educat...
Former president of Boling ISD school board sentenced for sexually exploiting child, possessing child pornography
The former president of the Boling ISD Board of Trustees has been sentenced for possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child, the Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced Friday.Jerry James Svatek Jr. pleaded guilty Dec. 5, 2025.U.S. District Judge Ewi...
New street sign unveiled for renamed 'MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard' in east Houston
After the Houston City Council voted to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after claims of sexual assault were made public, Joe Ramirez was chosen for the newly renamed street in east Houston....
Marcus Stuckett appointed new Harris County Flood Control Director
The Harris County Commissioner's Court has appointed a new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District.
HISD board unanimously approves controversial bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
HISD board members unanimously approved the use of the bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask
Despite questions over whether he is still the Fort Bend County judge, Daniel Wong and two commissioners voted to keep him on. Two other commissioners argued the vote was illegal....
Houston’s financial outlook revised to ‘stable’ by S&P Global Ratings, Mayor Whitmire says
S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.The revised outlook comes about two years after S&P changed Houston’s outlook to negative,...
Fort Bend County Commissioners walk out of meeting over Daniel Wong dispute
A dispute over whether Daniel Wong can legally continue serving as Fort Bend County judge brought county business to a brief standstill Thursday after two commissioners walked out of a Commissioners Court meeting, leaving the court without enough members to proceed.The standoff s...
Harris County appoints Marcus Stuckett as new Flood Control District executive director
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to lead the agency.The appointment comes two weeks after former Executive Director ...
Waco judge who won’t marry gay couples awarded $640,000 in lawsuit against Texas judicial agency
A Travis County judge sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for disciplining her for her choice....
Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong fights back against claims he is no longer county judge
Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong is no longer legally the county judge, according to Commissioner Dexter McCoy.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD approves $1.2 billion budget amid $80.9 million projected deficit
The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.25 billion budget and staff compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year in a 6-1 vote during its regularly scheduled board meeting June 22. Trustee Christine Kalmbach cast the lone dissenting vote.The general fund budget ...
Parents concerned after Bluebonnet curriculum was spotted on HISD board agenda
While classrooms are quiet because of summer break, some HISD parents say they won't be silent during Thursday night's board meeting.
Hello Houston (June 22, 2026)
Today: We receive an update on how the city of Houston is handling the 2026 FIFA World Cup, talk with Houston City Councilmember Joe Panzarella, learn all about Stages' production of “Spamilton: An American Parody,” and more....
From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico....
Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge
Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage says he will preside over Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting after county officials concluded that Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim county judge expired following the dismissal of the civil lawsuit that led to his ap...
Conceptual City Logo
On June 15, 2026, the Bellaire Culture & Arts Board presented a conceptual design for a city logo to the Bellaire City Council for consideration and feedback....
Houston Rodeo chairman details vision for $300 million expansion, says Reliant Park remains organization’s home
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s planned $300 million expansion represents more than just a new facility — it’s a long-term investment in youth, agriculture and the future of the organization, according to Chairman of the Board Wesley Sinor.Speaking with KPRC 2’s Michael Ho...
State Board of Education to vote on new curriculum emphasizing Texas, Christian themes
The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Christianity....
State oversight of local elections (June 22, 2026)
On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas lawmakers approved a measure eliminating Harris County’s chief elections official and allowing state officials to supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using that law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller countie...
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year....
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
The Constitution "does not grant the President any specific powers over elections," the judge wrote.
Supreme Court of Texas denies appeal in case challenging Harris County’s 2024 elections conduct
Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing illegal voting. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that Hotze lacked standing to sue....
Houston, Austin in consideration for NHL expansion franchise
The National Hockey League has taken a major step toward expanding into Texas, with Houston and Austin emerging as the leading candidates for a new franchise.Following Tuesday’s NHL Board of Governors meeting in New York, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league has app...
Congress passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices
The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year's midterm elections....
Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that "there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections....
National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets
The expansion will be discussed at the NHL board of governors meeting in New York this week.
Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation
On June 15, the Bellaire City Council approved an ordinance. This ordinance authorizes a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation. The funding will support the renovation of the Public Works facility at 5235 Glenmont Drive, Houston, TX....
Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
Public Utility Commission of Texas finalizes new data center standards
The state's grid operators are trying to sort through a backlog of data centers and other large energy consumers looking to connect to the grid.
Has controversial home demolitions stopped illegal dumping?
Mayor Whitmire claimed it was a fair use of the money because the buildings were attracting illegal dumping and clogging ditches, but critics worried it could set the city up for legal repercussions....
Two Trump judicial nominees to the Southern District of Texas advance to full Senate for confirmation votes
If John Marck and Arthur “Rob” Jones are confirmed to the bench, it would cut the number of judicial vacancies in the Houston-based district in half. The district far exceeds the national average in terms of the average caseload per sitting judge....
The Texas GOP wants closed primaries. Here’s what that would mean for voters
Gov. Greg Abbott and state party leaders want a Texas law allowing only registered Republicans to vote in GOP primaries.
Which Bible passages are in Texas' proposed student reading list? Here's what the selections reveal
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
Houston City Council approves new pedestrian, bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown
The shared-use trail and bridge, estimated to cost $22.5 million, will cross Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou, between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive in the Galleria area....
